Custom InRoDES Bearing Manufacturing
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to NES BEARING CO INC for Custom InRoDES Bearing Manufacturing. This requirement supports the in-house RDRE engine system at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). While a sole source is intended, other interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by March 6, 2026, for consideration.
Scope of Work
The effort involves manufacturing 16 custom InRoDES bearings per drawing MC34030-001 for a turbopump. Key requirements include:
- Obtaining NASA MSFC approval prior to commencing manufacturing.
- Performing Magnetic Particle Inspection on all final machined surfaces per ASTM E144, with acceptance criteria per MIL-STD-1907, GRADE A.
- Utilizing specific materials: Armalon specialty cages, Silicon Nitride rolling elements, and Cronidur 30 specialty ring materials.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: NES BEARING CO INC
- NAICS Code: 332991 (Modification Of Equipment: Miscellaneous)
- Procuring Office: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL
- Period of Performance: March 20, 2026 through December 20, 2026
- Acquisition Method: Commercial items and services using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
Key Vendor Requirements
Vendors must be:
- ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 Rev. D Certified.
- NADCAP certified for magnetic particle inspection and Surface Temper inspection per ANSI B3.3.
Response Information
Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 6, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Sara Jusino-Terry (sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov)